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How Long Should I Continue Prednisone For Wheezing?
Question: I was given 60 mg prednisone today for wheezing and have 3 more days of 50 mg day prescribed. I do not like the side effects and want to stop. Is that ok after only 1 dose?
Brief Answer:
Prednisone taken orally for 4 days is relatively safe for you.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query.
Your concern about the side effects of steroid intake is understandable but please do not get worried.
Since you have wheezing, probably due to asthma, it is advisable to continue with medications prescribed by your doctor including nebulization and short duration steroids treatment orally.
Treatment for less than one month is considered short term treatment. Treatment continuing for more than 3 months is regarded as long term, and results in the majority of undesirable side effects.
Corticosteroids for a few days or weeks are relatively safe and I do not foresee any adverse effects should you be taking oral steroids for 4 days only, as recommended by your doctor.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Prednisone taken orally for 4 days is relatively safe for you.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query.
Your concern about the side effects of steroid intake is understandable but please do not get worried.
Since you have wheezing, probably due to asthma, it is advisable to continue with medications prescribed by your doctor including nebulization and short duration steroids treatment orally.
Treatment for less than one month is considered short term treatment. Treatment continuing for more than 3 months is regarded as long term, and results in the majority of undesirable side effects.
Corticosteroids for a few days or weeks are relatively safe and I do not foresee any adverse effects should you be taking oral steroids for 4 days only, as recommended by your doctor.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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